Cooking classes in Bologna
7 classes with local chefs. Who teaches, what you cook, how long, how much, and how to book.
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Vero teaches Bologna's pasta the way Bolognese grandmothers made it: rolled by hand with a long wooden pin, in her kitchen facing the Basilica of San Domenico. 7 classes, a market morning on request, and her recipes.
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Cooking class · San Domenico · Market walk on request
- Who teaches
- Veronica Menarini (Vero)
- You cook
- tagliatelle al ragù, ricotta tortelloni, tortellini in brodo, lasagne alla bolognese, tiramisù
- How long
- 4 hours
- How much
- €125 to €140 pp
- What's in it
- Four hours, small and hands-on: sfoglia rolled by hand with a mattarello, then the meal at the table with local wine, water and coffee. Seven classes: Il Cuore di Bologna (tortelloni, tagliatelle al ragù), the Tortellino, the Lasagna, Emilian aperitivo and fresh pasta, Amore and Farina for two, vegetarian Bologna, and a seasonal vegetarian lasagna. Ask Vero to start with a morning in the Quadrilatero market.
- How to book
- WhatsApp +39 345 543 9513 or vero@davverokitchen.com. Vero answers herself within a day. Ask for the market morning when you write.
Cooking class · Market walk
- Who teaches
- Carmelita Caruana, teaching since 1999
- You cook
- a three-course Bolognese or Emilian menu
- How long
- 4 hours, or 9am to 4pm with the market
- What's in it
- One to four guests (six for a family): a morning in Bologna's oldest food market, then three courses cooked in Carmelita's apartment and lunch with wine. Every day but Sunday.
- How to book
- Email carmelita@cookitaly.com.
Cooking class
- You cook
- basic pasta: tagliatelle, bolognese sauce and a dessert, basic and filled pasta: tagliatelle, tortelloni or ravioli (filled with ricotta), bolognese lasagna: fresh pasta, bolognese sauce, bechamel sauce and a dessert, pasta and meat: fresh pasta, bolognese or other sauce, cotoletta alla bolognese
- How much
- 130€ to 140€ per person for the pasta classes; 220€ for a single student; group rates can be arranged in advance
- What's in it
- Lunch or dinner, recipe notes and a "pasta maker" certificate; classes are private, tailor made and for 2 to 8 people, with appetizers and local wines such as Sangiovese or Pignoletto; an optional guided food market and shop visit costs 30€ per person for a minimum of 2 people.
- When
- Can be held every day of the year
- How to book
- Write an email to ilaria@bolognagourmet.it (English, French and Spanish spoken); or call +39 051-270512 or cell +39 335-5336613
Cooking class
- You cook
- tagliatelle al ragù, ricotta ravioli, lasagne, green dough pastas, tiramisù, friggione, pumpkin tortelloni, alpine casunziei
- How long
- 3 hours
- How much
- From €185 pp (Bologna's Beloved); €195 (Nonna's Lasagne); €235 (Earth's Bounty); €179 (Wed/Sun Shared Class)
- What's in it
- Prosecco pairing with as much local sparkling wine as you like; the vegetarian Earth's Bounty class ends with a shared meal at the table, and the Wed/Sun Shared Class includes a relaxed lunch.
- When
- Shared Classes run on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11AM; calendar slots are marked available at 11AM or 6PM
- How to book
- Pick dishes and click "add to cart", check the calendar for slots marked "available", then fill out the form and send your request
Cooking class · Market walk on request
Book a Bologna pasta lesson exclusively for your family or friends.
Cooking class
A private cooking celebration built around your group in central Bologna.
Cooking class · Market walk on request
An intimate Italian cooking experience with an optional market-shopping extension.
- How long
- 3 to 4 hours
- How much
- Eur 290,00 pp for 2 to 6 people
- What's in it
- Private cooking experience led by an Italian native host, exclusive historical locations in Bologna city center reserved only for you, a private working station for each participant with pasta board, rolling pin, apron and tools, all fresh ingredients, lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines, and an attendance certificate; optional 1 hour market tour in the morning for Eur 55,00 pp and hotel pick-up for Eur 15,00 pp; group quotations on request.
- When
- Monday to Friday except bank holidays; starting times 10:00am or 3:00pm
- How to book
- Request More Info (online request form); the page does not give a separate booking method
Details come from each school's own site and can change; confirm when you book. Cooking classes in other cities.
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